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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,551, 349,900.38 and 140,381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,551, 349,900.38 and 140,381.04 is: 193,725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,551 : 349,900.38 = 140,381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,551/349,900.38 = 140,381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,551x = 349,900.38 × 140,381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,551x = 49,119,379,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,119,379,240.80/253,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,725.84

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